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Chinwe Nzerue-Obi

Chinwe Nzerue-Obi, LPC

Therapist · Texas · 10+ years of experience

Counselor focused on practical change

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At a glance

Listed location
Texas
Experience
10+ years
Credentials
LPC
Languages
English, Igbo
License (Texas)
LPC · No. 73683
NPI
1053954131

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  • Goal oriented
  • Multicultural perspective
  • Faith informed option

About Chinwe

Chinwe Nzerue-Obi is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas with ten years of clinical experience. She trained at the University of Houston Victoria where she earned a master’s degree, and she brings a background that includes prior work as an attorney in Nigeria. Chinwe speaks English and Igbo and offers an approach shaped by multicultural experience and practical problem solving.

She uses Solution-Focused Therapy to help people identify useful next steps quickly. She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, working with clients to notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Sessions are straightforward and goal-oriented, focusing on what a person wants to change now.

Chinwe works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, grief, substance use issues, parenting challenges, ADHD, and aging and geriatric issues among others. She also supports those navigating life transitions, caregiving stress, and identity concerns including LGBT matters. Her background in law and multicultural counseling informs her practical, culturally aware style.

In sessions she emphasizes clear plans and small, achievable steps. She can help people stay in school, address conflicts in relationships, manage anger, and make practical changes that improve day-to-day life. Her Christian counseling experience is available for clients who want faith-informed support.

Chinwe encourages a collaborative process where goals are defined together. She frames therapy as work with measurable steps and regular check-ins to track progress. Prospective clients are asked to follow the site’s Start Therapy flow to begin the matching and scheduling process.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesAnger managementSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImmigration issuesInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMulticultural concernsPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Solution-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Credentials

Texas

Languages

English, Igbo

How CBT and Solution-Focused Work Online

Chinwe uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice patterns of thinking and behavior that keep problems going, then practices new ways of responding that lead to small, measurable changes. This approach often helps with anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and managing strong emotions.

She also uses Solution-Focused Therapy, which centers on identifying practical next steps and building on what already works. This method suits people who want brief, goal-directed work to move past a specific problem or life transition.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will ask about goals, try techniques, and adjust the plan based on what works for each person. Clients and the therapist check progress together and refine steps as needed.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules require them. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT and solution-focused techniques effectively in remote sessions to support real-world changes.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Chinwe address in sessions?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting challenges, substance use concerns, grief, ADHD, and aging and geriatric issues, among other matters listed in her specialties.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her work is practical and goal-oriented, using Solution-Focused Therapy to set steps forward and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.

What is her professional background?

Chinwe has ten years of experience and holds a master’s degree from the University of Houston Victoria. She also practiced law in Nigeria before training as a counselor.

Where is she licensed and based?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas and practices from that state.

Which languages are supported during sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Igbo.

Can clients outside the United States work with her?

She accepts international clients; confirm scheduling and any regional requirements when arranging sessions.

How are fees and payments handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What do I need to do to start therapy?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist’s availability.

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